Tooling may refer to: * Machine tools and the tooling, such as cutting tools, fixtures, and accessories, that is used on them **

Cutting tool (machining) In the context of machining, a cutting tool or cutter is typically a hardened metal tool that is used to cut, shape, and remove material from a workpiece by means of machining tools as well as abrasive tools by way of shear deformation. The majori ...

, any of hundreds of kinds of cutters ** Fixture (tool), a fixed workholding or support device **

Jig (tool) A jig is a type of custom-made tool used to control the location and/or motion of parts or other tools. Description A jig's primary purpose is to provide repeatability, accuracy, and interchangeability in the manufacturing of products.. An e ...

, a movable workholding or support device ** Tool management, keeping track of, and maximizing efficient use of, all the tooling * Tooling University, a training program of

SME (society) SME (previously the Society of Manufacturing Engineers) is a non-profit student and professional association for educating and advancing the manufacturing industry in North America. History SME was founded in January 1932 at the height of the ...

that teaches machinists about machine tools and tooling * Agile tooling, the process of using modular means to design tooling that is produced by additive manufacturing or 3D printing methods to enable quick prototyping and responses to tooling and fixture needs * Programming tools, a set of apps that supports

software development Software development is the process of conceiving, specifying, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications, frameworks, or other software components. Software development invol ...

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